General Attorney

1 month ago

San Francisco, United States US Federal Trade Commission Full time

**Duties**:
The positions are located in the **_Division of Marketing Practices, _**_Division of Privacy and Identity Protection, and Western Region San Francisco._**

The _Division of Marketing Practices_ leads the Bureau's fraud program, filing actions in federal district court against entities perpetrating telemarketing, online, or high-tech frauds such as sham business opportunities, fraudulent investment schemes, and technical support scams. It also focuses on entities that facilitate frauds, such as payment processors, lead generators, and VoIP service providers, and directs the Bureau's Do Not Call Program. The Division fights fraud that targets or disproportionately affects particular segments of the population, such as lower-income communities, communities of color, older adults, and others.

The _Division of Privacy and Identity Protection_ oversees issues related to consumer privacy, data security, artificial intelligence, and credit reporting. The Division enforces the statutes and rules within its jurisdiction, engages in outreach and policy development, and educates consumers and businesses about emerging privacy, AI, credit reporting, and information security issues, as well as identity theft prevention and assistance. BCP enforces consumer protection laws through aggressive litigation in a fast-paced environment. Attorneys get the opportunity to lead cases and take on primary responsibility for all aspects of the litigation.
The _Western Region San Francisco (WRSF)_ plays an integral role in fulfilling the FTC's consumer protection mission by bringing law enforcement actions to stop unfair, deceptive and fraudulent business practices; building state and local partnerships; and educating consumers and businesses about their rights and responsibilities. WRSF's work covers the full breadth of the agency's enforcement priorities, including investigating unfair or deceptive privacy and data security practices; addressing illegal robocalls and telemarketing scams; pursuing deceptive advertising practices, and protecting consumers, including workers, from false information in the marketplace. Headquartered in San Francisco, WRSF serves the residents of Colorado, Northern California, Northern Nevada, and Utah.

As a **General Attorney (Trade Regulation)**, you will:

- Make initial determinations as to whether matters should be investigated.
- Determine legal theories and plans for investigations and litigation and carry them out.
- Recommend whether cases should be closed, resolved informally or through administrative or federal court settlements, or litigated administratively or in federal court.
- Investigate matters and engage in all aspects of civil litigation, including preparing cases for trial by securing and preparing evidence; conferring with witnesses; deposing witnesses; drafting motions and legal briefs; drafting and responding to discovery requests; participating in pretrial conferences; examining and cross-examining witnesses; trying cases; and negotiating settlements.
- Prepare and prosecute difficult, complex, and important cases.
- Confer with government agencies, public authorities and attorneys, business people and other members of the public, providing them with information on matters of law, Commission procedure and policy.

**Requirements**:
**Conditions of Employment**:

- U.S. citizenship requirement must be met by the closing date of this vacancy.
- Males born after December 31, 1959 must register with Selective Service.
- Possess a J.D. or LL.B. degree from an accredited law school.
- Member in good standing of the Bar of a state or territory - US, PR, DC.
- This position is not in the bargaining unit.

**Qualifications**:
**Minimum Requirements**

Applicants must have attained the first professional law degree (LL.B. or J.D.) from an accredited law school and be an active member in good standing of the bar of a state, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, or a U.S. territory. Applicants must demonstrate excellent writing skills and be able to work effectively with other people, exercise sound judgment, and exhibit a strong interest in the work of the agency.

**Additional Requirements**
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**GS-12 Positions**

For appointments to attorney positions**: active member of the bar in good standing and 12 months of legal experience after graduation from law school.

**To qualify for the GS-12 level**:In addition to a law degree and active bar membership, you must have 12 months of legal experience after graduation from law school. At least 12 months of your legal experience after graduation from law school must be comparable to the GS-11 level.Qualifying experience at the GS-11 level include examples such as working on non-complex litigation matters and performing basic legal research, drafting, and legal analysis.

**GS-13 Positions**

For appointments to attorney positions: active member of the bar in good standing and 24 months of legal experience after graduation from law

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